Words Beats & Life Podcasts

Something to Say: Patrick Washington on DC Poetry

Welcome to the “Something to Say” Podcast. In this episode our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with WBL Director of Poetry, Patrick Washington. They discuss arts education and its impact on learners of all ages, and explore how creative practices nurture expression, critical thinking, and community connection.

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with youth poet, Jojo, and the 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash. 

Mazi interviews poet, educator, and advocate, Raven Wilhelm.

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Something to Say: Cameryn Hunter Discusses Leadership

Welcome to the “Something to Say” podcast with our host, Mazi Mutafa. This episode features a conversation with Executive Director Cameryn Hunter of Cozy Black Girl Book Club on leadership and the ways innovative programming can drive lasting impact. They explore how bold ideas and effective leadership shape growth, resilience, and community transformation.

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with youth poet Amasa Maleski, poet Dr. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, Carlos Alonzo of the organization Free Minds, and poet Malachi “MalPractice” Byrd.

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Something to Say: Born I Discusses Meditation and Wellness

Welcome to “Something to Say” with host, Mazi Mutafa. In this episode Mazi explores the role of meditation and wellness in both personal growth and collective healing. The conversation highlights how these practices support balance, resilience, and clarity in daily life. It also considers their potential to strengthen community bonds and foster well-being at a broader level.

 

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with youth poet Jojo.

 

Mazi Speaks with Dr. Esther Palacios-Barrios and Dr. Ryan DeLapp from The Ross Center. 

 

Patrick concludes this episode with an interview with the 2025 Maryland state Youth Poet Laureate, Chelsea Zhu.

 

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Something to Say: Mary Brown on Life Pieces to Master Pieces

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, is joined by Mary Brown, Founder of Life Pieces to Master Pieces, to talk about the power of cultivating resilience and brilliance among Black and Brown Boys in Southeast, DC. 

Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet Gabriela Orozco, and 2021 Arlington County Youth Poet Laureate, Amasa Maleski. 

Mazi sits down with The Founder of Made in the DMV, Angela Byrd. They discuss her efforts to host her annual convention to empower hip-hop artists east of the river. 

Patrick concludes this episode with an interview with 2023 Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate, Precious Foreman. 

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Something to Say: DC Justice Lab on Criminal Justice Reform

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, sits down with Nye Winslow, and Giancarlo Cambrelén Santiago of the DC Justice Lab. They speak about the work they are doing to reform policies that directly impact Black Washingtonians disproportionately.  

Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poet JoJo. 

Later, Mazi has a conversation with Andre, Trayvon, and Jayce of Life Pieces to Masterpieces about their upcoming Summer event and the history of LPMP.

Patrick Washington concludes the episode with an interview with the 2024 Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate, Saniya Pearson.

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Something to Say: Manny Faces on Hip-Hop in Academia

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa speaks with Manny Faces about the power of the podcast and the importance of gatherings of hip-hop artists in Academic spaces. He also discusses preparing for the release of his first book.  

After that, Mazi interviews Natalia Huitz Corvoisier who is a community collaborations staff member at Wholly Mammoth Theater. They speak on opportunities for youth to work in theater and have their ideas funded.

Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with Carlos Alonzo who is the head of programming and outreach at Free Minds.

Patrick also speaks with youth poet Sainey Ceesay.

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Something to Say: Quique Avilés Discusses Street Theater

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast our host, Mazi Mutafa, speaks with Quique Avilés about his history as a street theater producer, actor, and his latest film project.  

Co-host Patrick Washington sits down with poet and writer Kenny Carroll, and youth poet Kiara Ramirez.

Later Mazi speaks with O. Abiola Akintola and Sabriyah Hassan-Ismail of the Education and community outreach programs at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, Maryland. 

To close out the episode Patrick Washington interviews youth poet Jojo. 

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Something to Say: Dr. Allan Laiño on Youth Access to Music

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa has a conversation with Dr. Allan Laiño, Principal Conductor & Advanced Studies Director National Children's Chorus about the access and impact of choral music in the lives of children. 

Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with 2022 Youth Poet Laureate for Arlington County, Kashvi Ramani and Youth Poet Amasa Maleski. 

An interview with Miyuki Williams, interim station manager at WPFW. 

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Something to Say: Nick Hernandez on being a creative in DC

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, interviews Nick Hernandez about his life as a producer, sound engineer, and DJ in Washington DC.

Co-host Patrick Washington speaks with youth poets Kiara Ramirez and Chimwekele Okoro. 

Later Mazi sits down with Nina Brewton from Eaton House about her recent travels abroad.

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Something to Say: Kari Fulton Discusses Environmental Justice

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host, Mazi Mutafa, has a discussion about the state of environmental justice with Kari Fulton. 

Co-host Patrick Washington interviews youth poet Jojo. 

After that Mazi speaks with Maxx Moses, aka Pose 2, about a recent arts immersion program he developed in California, and his own journey through graffiti and the larger creative world. 

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